Band 6 Respiratory Nurse

Are you passionate about supporting people with respiratory conditions to live well in the community? Were looking for a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley, North Kent. In this role, youll deliver high-quality, evidence-based respiratory nursing care to patients with chronic respiratory conditions, helping to improve quality of life, promote independence, prevent avoidable hospital admissions, and support timely discharge from acute services. Youll work closely with senior clinicians, the wider multidisciplinary team, and primary care colleagues, contributing to proactive case management and health promotion initiatives aligned with neighbourhood and community care models. Your base will be Livingstone Hospital, Dartford, with regular travel across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley. As this is a community-based role, a UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Main Responsibilities

As a Band 6 Community Respiratory Nurse, you will: Manage a defined caseload of patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma, under the guidance of senior clinicians Undertake holistic patient assessments, deliver agreed clinical interventions, and support patients with self-management plans Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns appropriately to support admission avoidance and early discharge Provide respiratory education and health promotion to patients, carers, and colleagues Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across community, primary, and acute care settings Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards Support less experienced colleagues and students through supervision and informal teaching

Ideal Candidate

Were looking for someone who

Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration Has post-registration respiratory nursing experience, ideally within a community or long-term conditions setting Demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development in respiratory care Has a good working knowledge of respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma, and relevant clinical guidelines Is confident carrying out respiratory assessments and supporting oxygen therapy under protocol Has strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach Is motivated to develop specialist skills, with support from senior clinicians A UK driving licence and access to a car is essential due to the community nature of the role.

Package Description

As a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse, youll be part of our valued North Kent team (Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley), receiving access to a wide range of rewards and benefits, including: Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers Access to your wages as you earn them, helping to cover lifes emergencies Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and CPD opportunities through our Outstanding Learning and Development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to share ideas and contribute to service improvement The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards, with the majority of services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC